■ verb ( ~s , ~ging , ~ged )
1》 work hard over a period of time.
↘walk or move with difficulty or effort.
2》 hit or strike forcefully.
↘( ~ it out ) Brit. informal fight or compete fiercely.
■ noun
1》 a period of difficult, tiring work or travelling.
2》 a forceful hit or strike.
Derivatives
~ger noun
Origin
C19: of unknown origin; cf. slug 2 .